Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost from Onshore Federal and Indian Leases
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- Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost from Onshore Federal and Indian Leases
In response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025, and Executive Order 14154, entitled, “Unleashing American Energy,” dated January 20, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to modify its existing regulations pertaining to royalties due on oil and natural gas lost on Federal and Indian leases. These modifications would reduce unnecessary compliance burdens for operators and streamline the BLM’s royalty determinations on lost oil or natural gas.
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
- Comment period
- Jun 24, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-12738
- CFR
- 43 CFR Parts 3160 and 3170
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- Aug 3, 2026Comment on FR Doc # 2026-12738OpposeIndividual
Joshua Goldberg opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it eliminates methane emission oversight, reduces royalty revenue for Indian tribes, and removes leak detection requirements. He contends that the changes favor private operators at the expense of public wealth and environmental safety.
Read comment → - Jul 29, 2026Comment on FR Doc # 2026-12738OpposeIndividual
Scott McGee, a private individual from Jackson, WY, opposes the proposal to reduce royalty compliance requirements. He argues that the regulations are necessary to protect public and native lands from the environmental damage caused by the fossil fuel industry.
Read comment → - Jun 24, 2026Comment on FR Doc # 2026-12738OpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed modifications to royalty regulations, arguing that the administration should instead follow the 2024 Biden administration's conservation rules. They advocate for a transition to renewable energy and express strong opposition to the fossil fuel industry and the policies of the previous administration.
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